Best 2 Christmas Fruit Dumpling In The Microwave Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Christmas Fruit Dumplings prepared in the microwave, a festive treat that combines the warmth of tradition with the convenience of modern cooking. Each dumpling is a perfect harmony of flavors, with a tender suet pastry enveloping a sweet and juicy filling of mixed dried fruits, spices, and a hint of citrus. These delectable dumplings can be enjoyed as a standalone dessert or served with a dollop of custard or brandy butter for an extra touch of indulgence. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every taste, including a classic suet pastry dumpling, a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, and a boozy dumpling infused with the flavors of rum and brandy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips will guide you in creating these delightful Christmas treats that are sure to impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH CLOOTIE DUMPLING



Traditional Scottish Clootie Dumpling image

The easy fruit-spice laden clootie dumpling recipe makes the renowned traditional pudding that is an intrinsic part of any Scottish celebration.

Provided by Elaine Lemm

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounce/125 grams suet
8 ounces/250 grams flour (plain or all-purpose, plus 1 tablespoon for the cloth)
4 ounce/125 grams oatmeal
4 ounces/125 grams sultanas
4 ounces/125 grams currants (dried)
3 ounces/75 grams sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ginger (ground)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1 tablespoon golden syrup
4 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon caster sugar
For Serving: custard or ice cream

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Bring a tea kettle of water to a boil.
  • In a large mixing bowl, rub the suet into the flour until it resembles cornmeal. Add the oatmeal, sultanas, dried currants, sugar, baking powder, ginger, and cinnamon. Stir well.
  • Add the beaten eggs and the golden syrup. Stir thoroughly.
  • Add the milk, a little at a time, to bind the ingredients together to create a firm dough. Be careful not to over mix or make the mixture too sloppy-it should be firm to the touch.
  • Put the clootie cloth into a clean sink, pour a kettle of boiling water over, and once cool enough to touch, ring the cloth out. Place the cloth on your work surface and sprinkle with flour.
  • Place the dumpling mixture into the center of the clootie. Gather up the edges of the cloth and tie up but not too tightly, leave a little room for the dumpling to expand.
  • Place a saucer or tea plate upside down into a large cooking pot. Place the tied clootie onto the saucer and cover with boiling water. Cover with a lid and simmer for 3 hours. Check that the water is not boiling dry from time to time and add water if needed.
  • Once cooked, carefully remove the dumpling from the water. Remove the cloth then sprinkle the dumpling with a little caster sugar . Preheat the oven to 225 F/100 C.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until a shiny skin forms. If you wish to be more traditional, then dry the sugar-covered dumpling in front of an open fire.
  • Slice and serve the clootie dumpling with custard or ice cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 119 mg, Sugar 42 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CLOOTIE DUMPLING IN THE MICROWAVE



Clootie Dumpling in the Microwave image

A moist Scottish spiced fruit cake. takes only 8 minutes in the microwave instead of the way is use to be cooked, 3 hours steaming in a cloth. normaly served at christmas and new year

Provided by skottishdonkey

Categories     Dessert

Time 19m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb butter
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup flour
2 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • put the first 8 ingredeints in a microwave bowl and heat till butter has melted. add flour and baking powder and mix. then add eggs and mix well. have a 2 liter microwave safe bowl lined with plastic wrap and pour in mix. set timer for 8-9 minutes, checking and turning bowl every few minutes so that it does not get hard in places. allow to cool. enjoy with butter or plain and a nice cuppa tea.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 230.8, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 35.7, Protein 4.5

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, ripe fruit. If using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before using.
  • You can use any type of fruit you like in your dumplings. Some popular choices include apples, pears, peaches, plums, and berries.
  • If you don't have any self-raising flour, you can make your own by adding 2 teaspoons of baking powder to every 1 cup of plain flour.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dumpling dough. Overmixing will make the dumplings tough.
  • To prevent the dumplings from sticking to the microwave-safe bowl, grease the bowl lightly with butter or cooking spray.
  • If you don't have a microwave-safe bowl, you can cook the dumplings in a regular bowl placed inside a larger microwave-safe bowl filled with water.
  • The dumplings are done when they are cooked through and the fruit is tender. This will usually take about 2-3 minutes per dumpling.

Conclusion:

Christmas fruit dumplings are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. The dumplings are made with a simple dough that is filled with fresh fruit and then cooked in the microwave. The result is a warm and comforting dessert that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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